KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A has announced the appointment of Surina Shukri as independent non-executive director and member of the remuneration committee as of Jan 31, 2022.

       It said in a statement that Surina was the former CEO Of Malaysia Digital Economy Corp, the lead government agency for digital economy development.

       Surina was also recently named one of the World's 50 Most Influential People Revolutionising Governance in the inaugural Agile 50 list by Apolitical & World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Agile Governance.

       Her appointment brings over two decades of experience working across a diverse range of companies and industries in both private and public sectors.

       "I’ve always admired AirAsia for its resilience, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.

       "The last two years have been the most difficult and disrupted years in the history of commercial aviation, yet AirAsia has continued to innovate and transform from an airline into a one-stop digital travel and lifestyle services group," she said.

       Capital A said the decision to bring in the seasoned Malaysian executive serves to underscore Capital A’s commitment and strategic focus on increasing market competitiveness of its new businesses, including airasia Super App and its e-commerce ventures.